Stronghold 2
| Stronghold 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Firefly Studios |
| Publisher(s) | 2K Firefly Studios (Steam) |
| Designer(s) | Simon Bradbury |
| Programmer(s) | Andrew Prime Will Wilson Warrick Buchanan Andrew McNab Bob Kang |
| Artist(s) | Darren White Robert Thornley Jorge Cameo Jason Juta |
| Writer(s) | Simon Bradbury Casimir C. Windsor |
| Composer(s) | Robert L. Euvino |
| Series | Stronghold |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Stronghold 2 is a 2005 real-time strategy video game developed by Firefly Studios and originally published by 2K for Windows. The third installment of the Stronghold series and the sequel to Stronghold, the player again develops a stronghold in the Middle Ages.
The game engine was enhanced over the original Stronghold to provide full 3-dimensional graphics. Other changes include new military and peace campaigns and the addition of crime and punishment, allowing players to torture unruly peasants. A number of new characters were also introduced.
On 5 October 2017, Stronghold 2 was re-released digitally on Steam by Firefly Studios as Stronghold 2: Steam Edition. It is available as a standalone title or as a free upgrade for owners of the Stronghold Collection on Steam. The re-release includes the following new features and improvements: Steam multiplayer, 16:9 Widescreen resolution support, visual enhancements to the in-game textures, 6 new maps, the ability to share and download custom maps through the Steam Workshop, Achievements, and digital versions of the official art book and soundtrack.